34.2133’ N, 77.7867’ W

Wrightsville Beach, NC

81°
H -°
L 71°
E
11mph
Low tide
6:32 pm

Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 53m at 6:32 pm (1.3 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : 12:37 am (3.7 ft)
Sunset today : 7:16 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:55 am
Moon phase : Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1949

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Mon1:374.12:224.87:53-0.18:440.66:218:12First Quarter1Mon
2Tue2:283.83:164.98:49-0.19:470.66:228:11First Quarter2Tue
3Wed3:213.64:144.99:450.010:450.66:238:11Waxing Gibbous3Wed
4Thu4:183.55:144.910:390.011:380.66:248:10Waxing Gibbous4Thu
5Fri5:183.46:114.911:310.06:248:09Waxing Gibbous5Fri
6Sat6:153.57:024.812:290.612:220.16:258:08Waxing Gibbous6Sat
7Sun7:083.57:504.81:180.61:120.26:268:07Full Moon7Sun
8Mon7:573.68:344.72:060.62:020.36:278:06Full Moon8Mon
9Tue8:443.69:174.62:520.62:500.46:278:05Full Moon9Tue
10Wed9:313.79:594.43:330.53:350.56:288:04Full Moon10Wed
11Thu10:183.710:414.24:100.54:170.66:298:03Waning Gibbous11Thu
12Fri11:053.811:244.04:460.64:580.86:308:02Waning Gibbous12Fri
13Sat11:523.85:210.65:411.06:308:01Waning Gibbous13Sat
14Sun12:063.812:393.95:570.76:301.26:318:00Waning Gibbous14Sun
15Mon12:493.71:244.06:370.77:271.36:327:58Third Quarter15Mon
16Tue1:323.52:094.17:230.78:281.36:327:57Third Quarter16Tue
17Wed2:153.42:544.28:160.79:271.36:337:56Third Quarter17Wed
18Thu3:013.43:454.39:100.610:211.16:347:55Third Quarter18Thu
19Fri3:533.44:404.510:050.511:121.06:357:54Waning Crescent19Fri
20Sat4:523.45:374.710:580.46:357:53Waning Crescent20Sat
21Sun5:523.66:304.912:020.811:51 AM0.26:367:51Waning Crescent21Sun
22Mon6:473.87:215.112:520.612:440.16:377:50New Moon22Mon
23Tue7:404.08:095.21:430.31:390.06:377:49New Moon23Tue
24Wed8:324.38:585.22:320.12:35-0.16:387:48New Moon24Wed
25Thu9:264.59:485.13:200.03:30-0.16:397:46New Moon25Thu
26Fri10:214.710:394.84:06-0.14:240.06:407:45Waxing Crescent26Fri
27Sat11:174.911:324.64:51-0.25:180.26:407:44Waxing Crescent27Sat
28Sun12:135.05:38-0.16:170.46:417:43Waxing Crescent28Sun
29Mon12:264.31:095.16:290.17:210.76:427:41First Quarter29Mon
30Tue1:194.12:045.17:260.28:280.86:427:40First Quarter30Tue
31Wed2:113.92:585.08:270.39:310.96:437:39First Quarter31Wed
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

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Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Wrightsville Beach, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 30% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Wrightsville Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wrightsville Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wrightsville Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658145. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658145.

What is the moon phase in Wrightsville Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wrightsville Beach, NC is Waxing Crescent (30% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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